| MODEL | HONDA VF 1000F 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V4, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, chain-driven cams |
| Displacement / Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 77 x 53.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 91 kW / 122 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 89.4 Nm / 66 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4x 34 mm CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm air-adjustable fork, 3-way adjustable rebound damping, TRAC anti-dive, 155 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, 3-way adjustable rebound damping, 123 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 276 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 276 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 261 kg / 575 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 V17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 36 mpg |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h / 150 mph |
In 1985 the VF1000F continued with the same 998 cc V4, five-speed gearbox and 16-inch front wheel as the 1984 bike. Its strength was relentless straight-line performance rather than agility, making it more of a fast road and touring machine than a canyon scalpel.
